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Kimberley JulyFest

Kimberley JulyFest

A blend of sports and music makes this a busy and fun festival weekend. Events range from the 44th annual homecoming parade to the extreme skateboard race.

Festival Dates

Fri. Jul. 21/17
- Sun. Jul. 23/17

Festival Type

Food

Music

Sports

Community

Kimberley

Region

Kootenay Rockies

Province

British Columbia

Grab your bocce balls, your zaniest costume and get in on the bocce action. JulyFest goes on all hours of the weekend with the main event — the Canadian Bocce Championships. There will also be extreme skateboarding, an invitational soccer tournament, a Homecoming Parade, and a night of dancing with some rockin' Canadian bands.

Canadian Bocce Championships

Canadian Bocce Championships happen all weekend and it's accompanied by live music. it all starts Friday afternoon and continues until the final matches are over Sunday. Cash prizes go to the victors for best bocce team and best dressed. Get your finest bocce players together and get as creative with the costumes as you like. (Maximum five players on each team)

Schedule Of Events

Julyfest 2016 Opening Ceremonies – 3:45 pm

Come join us as we start off the weekend’s festivities in the bocce area beside the Civic Centre on the corner of Rotary Drive and Archibald Street.

Canadian Bocce Championships Get Under Way – 4:00 pm

Bocce area beside the Civic Centre on the corner of Rotary Drive and Archibald Street.

A Taste of Kimberley – 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Come and taste the wide array of Kimberley’s distinguished cuisine in the bocce area beside the Civic Centre on the corner of Rotary Drive and Archibald Street.